Play Yu-Gi-Oh! : Worldwide Edition : Stairway to the Destined Online

Konami released Yu-Gi-Oh! Worldwide Edition: Stairway to the Destined Duel for the Game Boy Advance in 2003. It arrived during a time when portable dueling was still a novelty, and this entry expanded on earlier titles with a larger card pool and a more structured campaign. The game let players step into the shoes of a duelist aiming to climb the ranks, facing off against familiar characters from the anime while building a collection from scratch.

You control a custom duelist navigating menus and duel screens, challenging opponents to earn new cards and increase your rank. The main objective involves defeating a series of rivals, culminating in a showdown with the game's final boss. Key mechanics include deck building with hundreds of available cards, fusion summoning for powerful monsters, and careful resource management during matches. The pacing is deliberate, with early duels often feeling punishing if your deck isn't tuned well. It feels tense and rewarding when a risky play pays off and your strategy finally clicks.